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Clergy wants Onaga’s forgiveness, says ‘the church needs Mbaka’ (video)
A popular Penticostal pastor Sunday appealed to the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese Rt Rev Callistus Onaga to recall Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka and re open the Adoration Ministry.
In a Sunday sermon which has gone viral on social media Rev Aninwene of the Redemption Church described Mbaka as a great asset to the Catholic Church urging the bishop to tamper justice with mercy.
The pastor noted that Mbaka has been doing great things like miracles, prayers, humanitarian services arguing that it won’t be right to jettison all the good works because of this mistake.
Hear him:
He has given cars to the Church, he has given money, millions to the Church, he has stood for the Church. In fact he is one of the reasons Catholic of Enugu have not lost many members.
Bishop reconsider your actions and tamper justice with mercy.
There is something I know about life, when Ejike Mbaka spoke about Peter Obi and the saga went wide, he came out and personally wrote and apologized.
He is a man, he can make mistakes. He is a man before becoming a man of God. There is human nature in him, he is not a spirit.
We won’t because of this mistake forget about the good works of this great man.
Let us not join the powers in the water world, let us not join the Ogboni and occultic people in the politcial gathering to rubbish the gift that God has given to the church.
Catholic Church please bring Mbaka back. And please, I plead to the Catholic Priests, come up and talk to your bishop, we can’t lose that man.
There are thousands of people shedding tears…in fact on that very day, he paid a bill of about N3m to a man whose wife gave birth to quadruplets. Who couldn’t afford the money, he took it upon himself.
It takes a man who has conscience and love for the people to do such. It’s not easy to give.
There are testimonies, there are miracles, there are blessings and then we pick only one portion and then kill the millions of good in this man.
It’s a shame to the body of Christ to allow Mbaka to be silenced. But one thing I know about him, you can’t silence him. That man is a psunami. That man is an institution. That man is a Nation. That man, Mbaka, the way he is being treated, if we want to tell ourselves the truth, he has passed that level.
In as much as every other person is under the Authority if the church but there are things that should be considered.
There are roles someone plays in a family, you don’t treat him like every other person. All fingers can never be equal. Every person is gifted in his own area, but this dear man of God is gifted in many areas. Is it passion, is it zeal, is it strength, is it humility? They transferred him from GRA he obediently went down.
They said ban on the Church, he closed it down. Somebody of his height in the Penticostal world will not close that place down.
That is to tell you that this man is bumble. Bishop call your son, speak with your son because he is an asset to the Church. Don’t allow jealousy, envy, enemies of the church to work against the church. And Christians all over the world, let’s be praying for Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka I Know he will come back stronger.
Let me tell you, there is no joy closing down another ministry and another pastor is somewhere celebrating, at least this one is closed down. Then we are not Christians. Let that ministry keep going, because the rising of that ministry will not stop the rise of another ministry. Rather there is a space he occupies in God’s progrmame. If you stop Mbaka can you do what Mbaka is doing?
Whether we talk about Peter Obi or not, it’s a personal matter. Look at Peter Obi’s statement and Mbaka went to the extent of telling us, he’s my friend. Friends can quarrell, friends can have disagreements.
We need him, even in this 2023 elections. It’s better we unite and fight a course and win rather than allow the devil to divide us.
Redemption Family, christians all over the world, keep praying for this great gentle, wonderful, great man of God. I am a preacher, I am into the prophetic ministry, when I see annointing I know annointing. I know what God told me about Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka in 2007. That man is a man we need from this side.
The only man that can stand and challenge DSS to release Nnamdi Kanu with boldness.
See video below:
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
DSS Detains Novelist Okey Ndibe at Lagos Airport, Awaits Clearance from Abuja
Renowned Nigerian novelist, journalist, and academic, Okey Ndibe, was reportedly detained by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) upon his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Monday morning.
Ndibe disclosed his situation in a message sent while in custody, stating: “I’ve been with the SSS now for more than an hour. They’re waiting for clearance from some oga before they let me go.”
According to sources close to the writer, his detention follows a pattern that dates back to previous administrations, including that of former President Goodluck Jonathan, during which he was frequently stopped and questioned over his critical commentaries on Nigerian governance and public affairs.
However, associates noted that Ndibe has largely stepped away from active commentary in Nigerian media over the past two years, focusing instead on writing books and his academic responsibilities at University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he teaches.
A close friend of the author and former Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba, said similar incidents had occurred several times in the past. He explained that airport DSS officials typically contacted their superiors in Abuja before eventually releasing Ndibe.
“It is a pity that this agency doesn’t update its database to enable officers on duty at the airport to know that the agency no longer regards Prof. Ndibe as a security threat to the administration,” Adinuba said.
He added that on previous occasions, the DSS had apologized to the respected author after determining that his detention was unwarranted.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the DSS regarding the circumstances surrounding Ndibe’s latest detention. The development has raised renewed concerns about the treatment of government critics and the continued use of security watchlists affecting returning Nigerians.
Hegseth made the disclosure during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, where he said the directive was issued about a year ago after Trump became aware of attacks against Christians in Nigeria.
He explained that the operation involved behind-the-scenes coordination and deployment of military assets, adding that intelligence gathered during the mission contributed to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as ISIS’s second-in-command, during a joint operation involving U.S. and Nigerian forces in the Lake Chad Basin.
“Maybe a year ago, he heard the call of Nigerian Christians who were being targeted and killed by ISIS in Nigeria, and he said, ‘Pete, I want the War Department to focus on ensuring that we do everything we can to protect those Christians,’” Hegseth said.
According to him, the operation yielded significant results in the fight against terrorism in the region.
“And we got the assets there, and over the last month, and there hasn’t been much coverage of this, we killed ISIS number two in Nigeria, who’s most responsible for killing Christians and trying to target the U.S. homeland,” he stated.
Hegseth added that working on the Intel gathered, they have killed hundreds of ISIS members who were targeting and killing Christians in Nigeria.
The U.S. defence chief described the operation as part of the Trump administration’s broader commitment to counterterrorism efforts and the protection of vulnerable communities.
“So there are a lot of things we do that the media pays attention to, and a lot of things that the President empowers the Department to do on behalf of the American people that he deserves great credit for,” Hegseth stated.
ISIS second in command, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in a coordinated U.S.-Nigeria military operation in northeast Nigeria earlier this month.
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